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 Carousel Animal by Tobin Fraley (1987, Paperback) US $18.95 
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 1995 Hallmark TOBIN FRALEY Carousel Ornament w/Stand US $11.99
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 Hallmark 1993 TOBIN FRALEY CAROUSEL HORSE #2 Cur$38 US $8.00
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In most mid-century American collectible pottery circles, the word reproduction draws immediate, passionate responses, typically negative. A quick read of posts on the larger cookie jar collector forums will reveal a loathing of ceramic reproductions that has no parallel in any other region of art. Having said that, most of people who express the strongest feelings about reproduction pottery are using the word "reproduction" when they actually mean, "counterfeit". A counterfeit is a reproduction deliberately mismarked for the sole purpose of confusing the prospective buyer into believing it was produced by the original business.
One approach to gauge what "quality" means in a tangible way would be to investigate the producers of Asian collectibles overseas. An example of such may be the Chinese Figurines of Shiwan. Shiwan has been called "the Ceramic Capital in China." Shiwan is an old town inside the southern part of Guangdong province. Its reputation for wonderful and elegant ceramic figurines has been famous for hundreds of years. Plus, the standard Shiwan ceramic abilities and approaches have been passed down via several generations of craftsmen. This is 1 example of what excellent workmanship indicates in the Asian homeland. In Shiwan, there's a place referred to as "The Figurines Street." The two craftsmen who make Oriental figurines are Master Lin Wei Dung and Master Lin Wei Ho. They are two brothers who are quite nicely known in this particular region of China for their unsurpassed skill. Their statues have been produced for numerous years in this region. Having said that, they have received practically no competition due to the fact no other artists are able to match their certain level of detail in producing beautiful figurines. Their figurines aren't affordable, since they are made with such superior skill that they turn out to be works of art in a short period of time!
Does anyone know about carousel music boxes?
I have some carousel horse music boxes given to me by my grandmother when I was little. They have been packed away for years now, as these are not really anything I'm interested in. I'd like to sell them or something, but can not find any information. They are all released by Willett's Designs. A couple of the mint coins say "Group II" and the others say "The Tobin Fraley Collection". Please give any info you can. Thanks a lot!
Willet's carousel animals were once amongst the highest caliber of carousel collectibles, other than the real thing. The current value depends greatly on which specific piece you have, condition and original packaging. However, on average, you're only looking at about $10 - $25 each, actually less than most of them cost originally.
For a general idea of value, I'd suggest an ebay search for ended auctions on Willet's carousel pieces. This would be an "advanced" search.
Willet's pieces originally had certificates with the name of the piece and it's number in the series, these are very valuable in helping ascertain value as they provide needed information. Still having these certificates of authenticity can also increase the value of a particular piece. This information was also often found printed on the box, as well as on the piece. The more you know the easier your search will be as some are worth more than others.
I started my collection buying one each year at Disneyland when our school made it's annual trip. Of course, then others started buying them for me. I finally parted with them only a few years ago. I practically gave them away at $1 - $5 each at a yard sale.
I'm sorry, without specific details, I can't be of more assistance.
Pre-historic drinking vessels had been thick-walled. On the other hand, by the time metalworking came into our history, production of this was improved and refined with the use of metal tools. Eventually other materials were utilized to generate mugs. Glass, as an example, replaced stoneware because they were, at the time, perceived to be a lot more hygienic on account of their transparency. From time to time glass mugs are referred to as "beer stein". What many people do not know is that the word stein is really a short-cut for "steingut", the German term for stoneware, in which beer in the course of the annual Oktoberfest was originally served. These days, beer steins are collected for their artistic excellent workmanship.
As soon as once more, one of the most reliable factor that separates true quality figurines from other goods in the Asian collectibles marketplace is meticulous attention to detail in their construction. Bear in mind though that the a lot more attention to detail there is the a lot more capital you are going to have to pay for such a vintage piece of artwork. Another approach to discover what kinds of Oriental collectibles are accessible to you now would be to go to private collectors in your location. You may also go to your local Chinatown shops and grocers mainly because these companies frequently carry imported collectibles. This is the fastest and most direct method to come across collectibles of the Asian style. Finding the correct collectibles for your self and family will take some effort though. So do not be discouraged. Your patience will be rewarded in time. Let it be known which you are within the marketplace for these stunning items. Get your name, e-mail address, and telephone number out there on the Asian world wide web cities. Your exciting and lucky journey begins these days!